Phillip Island MotoGP – Friday

Posted on 17 Oct, 2014 by Scott Jones

Marc Marquez in pit lane at Phillip Island

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In addition to some other collections of my Phillip Island MotoGP images, such as those at MotoMatters and Asphalt and Rubber, here are a few I’ve selected just for PHOTO.GP readers.

Jorge Lorenzo at Phillip Island 2014 Lorenzo Land
The Lorenzo Land flag was flying on Friday as his fans hoped for another victory. Lorenzo was fastest on Friday.

Danilo Petrucci pit box
Danilo Petrucci prepares for battle, watched over by his Homer Simpson water bottle.

Nicky Hayden at Phillip Island 2014
Nicky Hayden’s wrist is feeling pretty good. I shook hands with him last night and by habit approached gently, but he said that wasn’t necessary and return a firm grip. Great news! Notice his Honda has the carbon brake covers to help retain brake disc temperature.

Aleix Espargaro at Phillip Island 2014
Aleix Espargaro was right behind FP2 leader Lorenzo.

Wayne Gardner watches Remy on circuit TV.
Wayne Gardner watched his son Remy Moto3 FP2 from the roof, where he could see a good portion of the track AND a circuit TV.

motogp pit lane signs
How about a little positive thinking here, guys?

Marc Marquez enters pit lane at Phillip Island
Marc Marquez enters pit lane.

Dani Pedrosa at Phillip Island
Dani Pedrosa is looking for grip as he deals with news of crew chief Mike Leitner’s departure at the end of 2014.

Pol Espargaro pit sign dog
What are Pol Espargaro’s team members trying to tell him when they decide to show him the dog on the pit sign? I will try to find out…